Regional Building Official/Construction Code Representative 2

Working Title: Regional Building Official

Job Class: Construction Code Representative 2

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Job ID : 97991

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/27/2026

• Closing Date : 11/05/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / CCLD Regional Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is remote and will work from a home or DLI office location within the state of Minnesota.

This position exists to provide building inspection services for Public Buildings and State Licensed Facilities in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326B.107, and for Places of Public Accommodation in areas where the Minnesota State Building Code has not been adopted by ordinance, as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326B.108. The position serves as the regional building official for projects assigned herein by statute within the assigned region. The incumbent inspects construction projects for compliance with approved plans and the Minnesota State Building Code; this includes inspections related to building, mechanical, accessibility, fire protection, and other permits regulated under the Minnesota State Building Code that fall within the scope of this role. The position also reviews and approves or disapproves plan revisions, assists delegated individuals on state projects, and provides guidance to municipal officials, contractors, and design professionals regarding interpretation of the State Building Code.

This position will be responsible for code enforcement in Region 1 which is the Northwest part of Minnesota including 15 counties; Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshal, Beltrami, Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Clay, Becker, Hubbard and Wadena. The specific assigned counties may be altered dependent upon the home office location of the successful applicant and needs of the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Building Official by the State of Minnesota.

• Must have at least four (4) years of experience applying the principles, practices and methods of building construction and building codes as demonstrated in building code administration; review and approval or disapproval of building plans; and conducting building inspections to determine compliance with Minnesota building codes.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, government, industry, and the general public.

• Written and verbal communications skills.

• Conflict resolution skills, and ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations that are encountered in work assignments.

• Ability to travel in-state and out-state, as necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a designated municipal building official.

• Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver’s License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.